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Divine Justice Is Coming: The Blind Man, Paul & Silas, and Our Salvation
01Featured· 15 min read· July 10, 2026

Divine Justice Is Coming: The Blind Man, Paul & Silas, and Our Salvation

The Sunday of the Blind Man reveals a profound truth: God's justice is not distant. From a Philippian prison to the healing of blind eyes, Scripture shows us what it means to become faithful to the conquering Christ.

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COVID, Division & the Orthodox Church: Healing the Spiritual Wounds

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep fractures in Orthodox Christian communities. Learn how the Church's living Tradition, episcopal authority, and patristic wisdom can guide us toward genuine healing and unity.

July 3, 2026Read
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Why Is Orthodox Pascha on a Different Date? The Real Answer

Many Orthodox Christians repeat myths about why Pascha differs from Western Easter. Discover the true history of the Paschalion, what Nicaea actually decided, and what the Church really teaches.

June 29, 2026Read
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The Triumph of Orthodoxy: What It Really Means

The Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy commemorates far more than a 9th-century victory over iconoclasm. Discover what authentic Orthodox triumph looks like - and why it matters for your faith today.

June 26, 2026Read
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Doors of Repentance: Preparing for Pascha Through Purification

The Triodion hymns sung before Great Lent reveal a profound Orthodox theology of purification. Discover why the Church calls us to cleanse soul and body before approaching the Holy Pascha.

June 19, 2026Read
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Angels, Saints, and the Hosts of Heaven: An Orthodox Vision

Why do Orthodox Christians venerate both angels and saints? Because Scripture reveals they share the same calling: holy participation in God's life. Discover the deep theological unity between angels and human saints.

June 12, 2026Read
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Single Procession of the Holy Spirit: Latin Witness Before the Schism

Did the pre-schism Latin West actually teach the Filioque? A careful reading of Ambrose, Augustine, and their successors reveals an explicit tradition of single procession - the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father alone.

June 9, 2026Read
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What Makes a Council Ecumenical? Constantinople 879–880 Explained

What gives an Ecumenical Council its binding authority? Constantinople 879–880 offers Orthodox Christianity's clearest answer - rooted in consensus, orthodoxy, and the reception of the whole Church.

June 3, 2026Read
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The Resurrection of Christ: Orthodox Evidence & Theology

Did Christ truly rise from the dead? Explore the historical, scriptural, and patristic evidence for the Resurrection through the lens of Greek Orthodox theology and two millennia of living Tradition.

May 26, 2026Read
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The Eastern Orthodox Church: The Ancient Faith of the Apostles

A complete introduction to the Eastern Orthodox Church - its history, structure, doctrine, worship, and how seekers begin the journey toward it.

May 25, 2026Read
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Synergy: Why This One Word Defines Orthodox Christianity

Synergy - co-working with God - captures the heart of Orthodox theology in a way no other word can. Discover how the essence-energy distinction sets Orthodoxy apart from Western Christianity.

May 20, 2026Read
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Orthodox Christianity vs. Western Christianity: The Essential Difference

What truly separates Orthodox Christianity from Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and other Western traditions? The answer runs deeper than liturgy or history - it reaches into the very nature of God and how we know Him.

May 11, 2026Read
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What Happens to Those Who Never Heard of Christ?

Can a just God condemn billions who never heard the Gospel? Orthodox Christianity offers a profound, patristic answer rooted in Scripture, the Logos, and God's boundless mercy.

May 5, 2026Read
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Why Icons Are Central to Orthodox Christian Worship

Icons are not decorations or relics of superstition - they are theological statements rooted in the Incarnation. Discover why the Orthodox Church venerates icons and what Scripture and the Fathers teach.

April 30, 2026Read
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Do Icons Violate the Bible? The Orthodox Christian Answer

Many Protestants believe icons are forbidden by Scripture, but the Bible itself tells a more complex story. Discover what the Church Fathers, the Seventh Ecumenical Council, and Scripture itself teach about sacred images.

April 27, 2026Read
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Do Not Put God on a Timetable: The Book of Judith's Lesson

The Book of Judith delivers a stunning rebuke to anyone who secretly gives God a deadline. Discover what Orthodox Christianity teaches about faith, patience, and trusting God's timing - even in crisis.

April 23, 2026Read
37Article11 min read

What Bible Do Orthodox Christians Use? A Complete Guide

Orthodox Christians use a Bible with a larger Old Testament canon based on the Septuagint. Learn which translations are approved, why the canon differs, and how Scripture functions in Orthodox worship.

April 17, 2026Read
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What Do Orthodox Christians Believe? A Complete Guide

Discover the core beliefs of Orthodox Christianity - from the Holy Trinity and the Incarnation to Holy Tradition and the Sacraments - explained faithfully and clearly for seekers and lifelong believers alike.

April 15, 2026Read
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Setting Up Your First Orthodox Prayer Corner: A Beginner’s Guide

To set up an Orthodox prayer corner, choose a location, icons of Christ and Theotokos, a prayer book, Bible, candles, and a prayer rope.

October 22, 2025Read
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Building a Home Library: Essential Books for Orthodox Christian

For the Orthodox Christian seeking a deeper spiritual life, few investments are more valuable than a well-chosen home library. This guide features essential works - from Scripture and the Church Fathers to ascetical classics and modern theological gems - to help you build a collection that will nourish your soul for years to come.

June 22, 2025Read
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